# Texas Electrician Help > Texas electrical rules from official sources: TDLR licenses, the homeowner exemption, city permits, appliance installation and how to check an electrician. Information only. A free information site from Local Help Stations. Not an electrical company or government office. Contact: call (888) 477-1121 (calls only) or email requests@localhelpstations.com. ## How to cite Plain credit line for quotes from this site: Source: Texas Electrician Help (texaselectricianhelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Page URLs follow https://texaselectricianhelp.com// . Link the page you used. Each page shows the date it was last updated or checked. ## Key facts - Electrical work and residential appliance installation need a TDLR license unless exempt. Source: https://tcss.legis.texas.gov/docs/OC/htm/OC.1305.htm (checked 2026-11-02) - A homeowner may do electrical work on a dwelling they own and live in, unless a city ordinance regulates it. Source: https://tcss.legis.texas.gov/docs/OC/htm/OC.1305.htm (checked 2026-11-02) - Houston requires all electrical work to be performed by a licensed electrical contractor. Source: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/building-code-enforcement/electrical-inspections (checked 2026-11-02) - A state electrician license is valid anywhere in Texas. Source: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm (checked 2026-11-02) - Breaking the electrician licensing law is a Class C misdemeanor. Source: https://tcss.legis.texas.gov/docs/OC/htm/OC.1305.htm (checked 2026-11-02) ## Pages - [Do electricians need a license in Texas?](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/electrician-license/): TDLR electrician licensing, exemptions and penalties. - [Can I do my own electrical work in Texas?](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/homeowner-electrical/): The Texas homeowner exemption and city rules that override it. - [When do I need an electrical permit in Texas?](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/electrical-permits/): Electrical permit rules in Texas cities. - [Who can install a water heater or dishwasher in Texas?](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/appliance-installation/): The residential appliance installation rules under the Texas electrician law. - [How to check a Texas electrician and complain](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/check-an-electrician/): Check a license with TDLR and file a complaint. - [Texas city electrician licenses and fees](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/city-electrician-licenses/): How city licenses and state licenses work together in Texas. - [Electrical work exempt from the Texas license law](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/electrical-exemptions/): Exemptions from the Texas electrician license law. - [Panel, meter and generator work in Texas cities](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/panel-and-service/): Permit rules for panels, meters and generators. - [Reporting unlicensed electrical work in Texas](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/unlicensed-electrical-work/): How to report unlicensed electrical work. ## Cities - [Texas cities](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/) - [Houston electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/houston/): Houston electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [Dallas electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/dallas/): Dallas electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [San Antonio electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/san-antonio/): San Antonio electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [Austin electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/austin/): Austin electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [Plano electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/plano/): Plano electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [Corpus Christi electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/corpus-christi/): Corpus Christi electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [Frisco electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/frisco/): Frisco electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [El Paso electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/el-paso/): El Paso electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [Irving electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/irving/): Irving electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [Round Rock electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/round-rock/): Round Rock electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [Fort Worth electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/fort-worth/): Fort Worth electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [Arlington electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/arlington/): Arlington electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [Lubbock electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/lubbock/): Lubbock electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [McKinney electrical permits and rules](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/cities/mckinney/): McKinney electrical permit rules, homeowner rules and Texas license rules, from official sources. - [FAQ](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/faq/) - [Sources](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/sources/) - [About](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/about/) - [Contact](https://texaselectricianhelp.com/contact/)